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Friday, December 3, 2010

The typical American gobbles down a whopping 3,000 calories at a holiday feast. While you can't work that off—it would require walking about 30 miles—you can make a few small changes to cut out 1,000 calories from your meal.

Volunteer to make the mashed sweet potatoes and season them with cinnamon or ginger instead of topping with butter and marshmallows. Saves 120 calories.

Try not to take a huge helping of turkey (or ham)—4 ounces (the size of a deck of cards) is enough. Dark meat lovers should swap some for white meat. And if you must have a piece with skin, have just one. Saves 250 calories.

Pass on the roll basket (and get extra credit for that pat of butter you won't be eating). Saves 190 calories.

Healthy holiday tip: Prepare in Advance—On days you know you'll be having a big meal, eat a light breakfast like fresh fruit and whole-grain toast.